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Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe

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This Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe offers a succulent and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts infused with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe balances the richness of honey with the pungent aroma of garlic and the saltiness of soy sauce, resulting in a deliciously glazed chicken that pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts (pounded slightly for even cooking)

Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use low-sodium if watching salt intake)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (preferably raw or local honey for better flavor)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts slightly to ensure even thickness for uniform cooking. This will help prevent the thinner parts from drying out during cooking.
  2. Make the sauce: Mince the garlic cloves finely. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey until well combined to create the honey garlic sauce.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown.
  4. Flip and add sauce: Flip the chicken breasts and pour the honey garlic sauce over them. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken to glaze it well and ensure it cooks through.
  5. Finish and serve: Once the chicken is cooked completely (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C) and the sauce has thickened into a sticky glaze, remove from heat. Let rest for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the quantity of garlic to suit your taste preference.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer a less salty dish.
  • Pounding the chicken helps it cook evenly for a juicy result.
  • Serve with steamed rice or vegetables to complement the sweet and savory flavors.
  • Ensure not to burn the garlic while cooking to avoid bitterness.

Keywords: Honey garlic chicken, chicken breasts, quick chicken recipe, stovetop chicken, easy dinner, honey soy chicken

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